Statement: Rule change gives 55,000 children a lifeline
Michele Kayal | April 9, 2021 |
The Biden Administration has withdrawn a Trump-era rule that would have forced 25,000 mixed-status immigrant families from their homes, including 55,000 children. Bruce Lesley, president …
Recommendations for Prioritizing Children in Opioid Settlement Funding
Famiies USA, First Focus on Children | March 26, 2021 |
Last year, First Focus on Children and Families USA invited child advocacy, welfare, and health experts to determine how to prioritize addiction prevention, bolster …
Statement: SCOTUS dismisses public charge case
Michele Kayal | March 9, 2021 |
In response to a Biden Administration request, the U.S. Supreme Court today dismissed an upcoming case challenging the Trump Administration’s “public charge” rule, which …
Letter: In Support of Xavier Becerra for HHS Secretary
First Focus Campaign for Children | February 19, 2021 |
First Focus on Children sent the following letter to the Chairpersons and Ranking Members of the Senate Finance Committee and Health, Education, Labor, and …
Statement: Biden directive on public charge will clear the way for critical assistance to children
Michele Kayal | February 2, 2021 |
President Biden is expected to sign an executive order today directing a review of the public charge rule and other actions to remove barriers …